Bridges

Projects 2018

Bosch, Dresden

Dynamic analysis (Finite Element simulation) of two in-plant footbridges.

Building Lister-Dreieck

Dynamic analysis of suspended pedestrian bridges using the Finite Element Method.

Pont Gde Charlotte, Luxembourg Ville

Measurements of oscillation and natural frequency with different dynamic loads using ambient excitation and artificial excitation with dynamic shaker.

Bestandsbrücken Oberbayern

Measurements on 22 bridges to determine the characteristic parameters of eigenfrequency, damping and displacement under load.

Footbridge between HELM AG and Hansehaus, Hamburg

Vibration measurements on a covered pedestrian bridge beween two buildings (HELM AG and Hansehaus). Assessment according to VDI 2038 of the necessity to apply dampers.
Stressed-Ribbon Bridge Tirschenreuth

Measurements of oscillation and eigenfrequency with different dynamic loads.

Footbridge Schlosssteg, Freiburg-Ebnet

Dynamic calculation and servicability checks of the bridge and preliminary dimensioning of tuned mass dampers.
Footbridges, Overath

Measurements of oscillation and eigenfrequency with different dynamic loads. Determination of eigenfrequency and assessment of comfort level.

Footbridge "Neue Caroline", Holzwickede

Evaluation of oscillation of a footbridge and serviceability check.
Schnettker Bridge, Dortmund

Measurement of displacement amplitudes on the Schnettker Bridge in Dortmund.
Footbridge „Am Golfplatz“, Flöha

Evaluation of oscillation of a footbridge and serviceability check.

Footbridges, Aachen

Dynamic structure investigation of two footbridges. Vibration acceleration measurement for the tuning of mass dampers. Identification of eigenfrequency.

Footbridge, Landesgartenschau (garden festival), Hemer (2009)

Serviceability testing for pedestrian use. Identification of eigenfrequency for dimensioning mass dampers.
Road Bridge Wesel-Datteln-Kanal (2008)

Investigation of eigenfrequency and damping of hangers.
Weil am Rhein Bridge (2007)

Modal Identification and testing of Lock In Effect. That is self-excited vibrations from pedestrian using with more than 1000 people
Assessment of transmitted forces within the wire ropes of hangers using eigenfrequency identification.
Inner harbour Duisburg (1999)

Measurement of stiffness and damping characteristics for dimensioning horizontally and vertically working friction dampers.
Road Bridge Nordbrücke Oberhavel (1998)

Serviceability checks as part of planning and design for vehicular use.

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